Young Eagles
The EAA Young Eagles program gives interested young people, ages 8 - 17, an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation airplane. These flights are offered free of charge and are made possible through the generosity of EAA member volunteers.
Since 1992, more than 1.3 million Young Eagles have enjoyed a flight through the program. Young Eagles have been registered in more than 90 different countries and have been flown by more than 41,000 volunteer pilots.
Ed White is EAA Chapter 42's Young Eagles coordinator.
Go to our Young Eagles Photo Gallery
Saturday, June 6th, 2009 - Palmer airport
Ed White, Rob Stapleton and Tim Rittal were on hand at the Palmer airport for the FAA pancake breakfast and then on to the Youth Aviation Adventure Program.
Ed flew 11 Young Eagles!!!!! Wow.
Rob and Tim did their best to keep those waiting entertained and educated. We think it was a real hit with the kids and a very worthwhile endeavor. We learned a few things as we sort of winged it through the day not having any idea exactly what was going to happen and how many kids were going to show up.
One thing for sure, you need more planes and pilots. Next event will be better than the last.
Brandon Olson